How Linux Works, 2nd Edition: What Every Superuser Should Know

How Linux Works, 2nd Edition: What Every Superuser Should Know

Unlike some operating systems, Linux doesnâ‚¬t try to hide the important bits from youâ‚¬"it gives you full control of your computer. But to truly master Linux, you need to understand its internals, like how the system boots, how networking works, and what the kernel actually does.

In this completely revised second edition of the perennial best seller How Linux Works, author Brian Ward makes the concepts behind Linux internals accessible to anyone curious about the inner workings of the operating system. Inside, youâ‚¬ll find the kind of knowledge that normally comes from years of experience doing things the hard way. Youâ‚¬ll learn:
â‚¬â€œHow Linux boots, from boot loaders to init implementations (systemd, Upstart, and System V)
â‚¬â€œHow the kernel manages devices, device drivers, and processes
â‚¬â€œHow networking, interfaces, firewalls, and servers work
â‚¬â€œHow development tools work and relate to shared libraries
â‚¬â€œHow to write effective shell scripts

Youâ‚¬ll also explore the kernel and examine key system tasks inside user space, including system calls, input and output, and filesystems. With its combination of background, theory, real-world examples, and patient explanations, How Linux Works will teach you what you need to know to solve pesky problems and take control of your operating system.
Country USA
Manufacturer No Starch Press
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2014-11-14
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	No Starch Press
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2014-11-14
Format	Kindle eBook

How Linux Works, 2nd Edition: What Every Superuser Should Know

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